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Bipolar Disorder
PTX2 Final Fall
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12/11/2011

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Term
What is the main difference between Bipolar Disease (BD) and Major Depression?
Definition
In BD it is a cycle of Depression and Mania whereas in major depression there is only depression.
Term
T/F: BD is a lifelong illness that requires both nonpharmacological and pharmacological Tx for mood stabilization.
Definition
True
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What is considered Manic?
Definition

>1 wk of persistently elevated mood w/ at least 3 of the following Sx:

Pressure to speech, increase in activity, distractable, racing thoughts, increased motor activity, excessive involvement in activities like shopping sprees, decreased sleep, etc

Term
The prevalence of BD increaes during _________________.
Definition
Late teens, early adulthood
Term
BD 1 affect men (>, <, =) to women, BD 2 affects men (>, <, =) to women.
Definition

BD 1:   = (equal incidence)

 

BD 2:   < (less than women)

Term
Is BD associated with any educational, social class, race or nationality?
Definition
NO
Term
65% of BD patients met the criteria for a comorbid disorder. What are the two most common disorders?
Definition

1. Substance abuse (42%)

2. Anxiety (42%)

Term
What is the difference between BD1 and BD2?
Definition

BD1 cycles of Mania and Depression.

 

BD2 cycles of HYPOmania and Depression

Term
The Accroynm G-I-D-D-I-N-E-S-S describes a manic episode.  What do the letters stand for?
Definition

G = grandiose

I = increased activity

D = decreased judgement/sleep

D = delusional

I = irritable

N = non attentive

E = elevated mood/ euphoria

S = speedy speech

S = speedy thoughts

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The accroynm S-I-G E C-A-P-S describes episodes of depression. What do the letters stand for and how many do you need for at least 2 wks to be considered depressed?
Definition

S = sleep disturbance

I = interest (decreased)

G = Guilt (increased)

 

E = Energy (decreased)

C = Concentration (decreased)

A = Appetite (up or down)

Psychomotor = (up or down)

S = suicidal thoughts

 

You need at least 5

Term
T/F: Depressive Sx are experienced longer than manic and there recovery is shorter than manic episodes.
Definition
False:  Yes they do have it for longer, but also there recovery is longer than manic.
Term
Which cycle (manic or depressive) do BD patients most often attempt suicide?
Definition
Depressive
Term
Lithium and Valproic Acid are considered (1 or 2) line tx options?
Definition
First Line
Term
Which 2 frist generation antipsychotics is approved for acute mania?
Definition

1. Chlorpromazine

2. Trifuoperazine

Term
What is the only 2nd generation antipsychotic that is approved for use in acute mania?
Definition
Olanzapine
Term
Why is Li effective for BD?
Definition
Effective as an antimanic, mood stabilizer and depression.
Term
What is the therapetuic levels for Li in normal adults and elderly adults?
Definition

Normal:  0.6-1.2 mEq/ml

 

Elderly:  0.3 - 0.8 mEq/ml

Term
What is the therapeutic level of Li used for prophylaxis?
Definition
0.3-0.8 mEq/ml
Term
MOA of Li is unknown, but what does it do that might help to stabilize mood?
Definition
In mania there is an increased in IP3 and DAG so Li depletes IP3 and DAG so reduces the response by the NTs
Term
Is Li metabolized?
Definition
No! Its an element!  Its renally excreted!
Term
Li is related to renal function.  Elderly have a ________ GFR, while prego have a __________ GFR. 
Definition

Decreased

Increased

Term
When should you monitor Li levles?
Definition

12 hrs after last dose q 2-3 days until steady state (5 days)

Then q 1-2 wks for 2 mo

 

Biannually in stable patients

Term
Along with Li levels, what else should you monitor?
Definition

Renal function = Q 2-3 mo x 6 mo, 2x/yr after that

Thyroid function = Baseline then at 6 mo, annually afterthat.

Term
Side effects of Li include
Definition

1. Polydipsia

2. Polyuria

3. Memory probs

4. Weight gain

5. Tremor

6. Drowsy/tired

Term
What drugs decreaes the renal elimination of Li?
Definition

1. Thiazides

2. NSAIDs

3. ACEi

4. COX2i

 

Term
What drugs increase the renal elimination of Li?
Definition

1. Caffeine

2. Theophylline

Term
What is the role of Valporate?
Definition
For acute and propylactic tx of mania and depression
Term
Describe the initial dosing of Valporate
Definition
250 mg bid or tid
Term
What do we need to monitor for Valporate
Definition

LFTs and CBC

 

(We want a blood conc of 50-120 ug/mL)

Term
List some ADE of Valporate
Definition

1. GI upset

2. Thrombocytopenia

3. Hepatotoxicity

4. Leukopenia

5. Neural tube defects

6. Pancreatitis

Term
What is the role of Carbamazepine in BD?
Definition

For Acute and probably prophylactic treatement of mania/hypomania.

 

Can be used as an adjunct tx w/ other mood stabilizers

Term
How do you dose Carbamazepine?
Definition

Start at 200-600 mg/day in divided doses

(dose to max efficacy)

Term
What do you need to monitor with Carbamazepine?
Definition

CBC

Platelets

LFTs

Term
Some side effects of Carbamazepine include:
Definition

Dizziness

Double/blurred vision

GI distress

Hematopoietic suppression

Hepatatoticity

Impaired task performance

Rash (stevens johnson syndrome)

Sedation

Term
Carbamazepine is an enzyme inducer of which CYPs?
Definition

1A2, 3A4, 2C9

 

Also is a CYP3A4 susbstrate so it induces itself

Term
What are the PROS for first generation antipsychotics?
Definition

Fast onset

Cheap

70% effective in acute mania

Term
What are the CONS for 1st generation antipsychotics?
Definition

Lack mood stabilizing properities

Higher risk for TD

Term
When should 1st generation antipsychotics be used?
Definition

Should be used as adjunctive therapy with a mood stabilizer in acute mania

Term
Which 2 atypical antipsychotic have the most evidence for use in mania?
Definition

Olanazapine

Risperidone

Term
What dose of Olanazapine is efficacious in BD?
Definition
15 mg/day
Term
T/F: Clozapine is particulary effective in refractory illness.
Definition
True
Term
When are short term uses of Benzos appropriate?
Definition
If the patient is really aggitated
Term
What do you do when you drug tx fails even when first line tx is optimized?
Definition

Add another first line agent

Can add Carbamazepine or Oxcarbazepine as add on therapy

Term
In BD depression, mood stabilizers are 1st line Tx. Which 2 drugs have the strongest evidence supporting there use?
Definition

Lithium

Lamotrigine

Term
Atypical antipsychotics provide benefit for BD depression.  Which 2 drugs have the strongest support for there use as monotherapy?
Definition

Quetiapine

Olanazpine + Fluoxetine combo

 

 

Term
The goal for Tx of aucte depression in BD patients is to decrease there depression, but we dont want to cause someone to become manic. Which Antidepressants is least likely to trigger mania?
Definition

Bupropion

Paroxetine

Term
If you give a patient Carbamazapine but does not respond to it, what can you give them?
Definition
Oxcarbazapine
Term
Yes/No: Should you combine antipsychotics?
Definition
NO
Term
EDUCATION IS THE KEY!
Definition
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